Jackie Drees - Thursday, October 10th, 2019
UnitedHealthcare released a new mobile
application that allows plan members to schedule and conduct telehealth visits
with a physician directly from the app.
UnitedHealthcare is the health insurance arm
of UnitedHealth Group. The app is part of UnitedHealth Group's more than $3
billion annual investment in data, technology and innovation, said Anne Docimo,
MD, CMO at UnitedHealthcare, according to a news release emailed to Becker's.
"Digital health resources are fundamentally
changing how people navigate the health system, making it possible to access
care from anywhere at any time and helping remove barriers to care," Dr.
Docimo said.
Individuals enrolled in most UnitedHealthcare
employer-sponsored plans are covered for virtual physician appointments.
Virtual visits typically last about 20 minutes, and physicians can diagnose
various nonemergency medical conditions, including allergies, flu, colds and
pinkeye. Physicians can also prescribe medications and send prescriptions to
the patient's local pharmacy for pickup, if necessary.
The new app also allows members to view their
health plan ID card on their smartphone, review and manage prescription
medications and view information regarding the status of deductible and out-of-pocket
spending, among other functions.
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